WBKV

English translation: suitable for bending rolls and chrome plating

12:03 Mar 29, 2019
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Metallurgy / Casting / acronym, precision steel tubes
German term or phrase: WBKV
I'm drawing a total blank on what this could stand for. I've found some German and French references, largely relating to the manufacturer Forster, that mention something along the lines of "WBKV bzw. Swiss Gloss", but I'm really none the wiser (having also found no explanation of "Swiss Gloss").

Full (limited) context: a list of information/applications for precision steel tubes, specifically this point: WBKV-Qualität mit geringen Rauigkeiten und Verchromen ohne Schleifen, z. B. für Büromöbel und Ladenbau

Target language: EN(US)

Any suggestions welcome!
Julia Burgess
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:19
English translation:suitable for bending rolls and chrome plating
Explanation:
WBKV - Walzbank und verchromungsfähig (acc. to https://www.lingemann-group.de/wp-content/uploads/Lagerprogr...

I understand that the quality level of the tubes allows for them to be processed in the Walzmaschine (bending rolls) and plated with chrome.

Thank you, philgoddard, for the reference!
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Laura Diaconu
Romania
Local time: 00:19
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Thank you for finding this explanation, Laura.
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3 +1Swiss gloss
Michael Martin, MA
3suitable for bending rolls and chrome plating
Laura Diaconu


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Swiss gloss


Explanation:
"The WBKV tubes – also called Swiss gloss – are used for high- quality interior design applications." http://www.forster-profile.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/download...

Still not sure what that standard (if that's what it is) refers to exactly, and I've only seen Swiss sources citing it

Michael Martin, MA
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suitable for bending rolls and chrome plating


Explanation:
WBKV - Walzbank und verchromungsfähig (acc. to https://www.lingemann-group.de/wp-content/uploads/Lagerprogr...

I understand that the quality level of the tubes allows for them to be processed in the Walzmaschine (bending rolls) and plated with chrome.

Thank you, philgoddard, for the reference!

Laura Diaconu
Romania
Local time: 00:19
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